A/N; Just want to say, sorry about a certain paragraph in this chapter, I was press for ideas, and that was all I could think of, but not too worry, nothing will happen between them, now or in future chapters.
Also I don't own Harry Potter, or its characters, and please review.
The day after her escape, Clarisa slowly awoke, but still drain of her energy." Tibi, I need some energy potions." Clarisa called out while her eyes still closed, and with a pop a squeaky voice sounded." Mistress Whitewater, here is what you required." Tibi voice sounded, but another took her place." Here let me help Clarisa for now, if I may." The kind voice of Dumbledore sounded, surprising Clarisa." A good friend you have in Tibi, she was here helping us several hours after you escape." Dumbledore informed a slightly awake Clarisa." Now drink up, and then have some breakfast." Dumbledore kindly suggested, as Clarisa took the potion and drank it, and within seconds she was fully awake.
After a big breakfast, Clarisa was resting on her bed and alone in the room, since Dumbledore had left to give Clarisa some privacy, but had warned her that Hermione had seen Tibi before he left, making Clarisa cringe at Hermione's verbal assault about house elves rights.
After breakfast Clarisa just laid on the bed with her eyes closed until a knock sounded on her door." Come in!" Clarisa called out, and Hermione entered carrying a stack of thick books, all of them were on Runes." Clarisa, I was wondering about your knowledge on Runes, and how you were able to use this to cast Runes spells?" Hermione asked, as soon as she sat down on a chair beside Clarisa's bed." Hermione Granger, there is a time to rest and a time to study, and right now, I would like to rest for the entire day thank you very much!" Clarisa firmly said, and Hermione was about to protest." No Hermione, and another thing, please don't go into S.P.E.W…" Clarisa quickly stopped herself, since there was no way, Harry could have told her about Hermione's House Elf rights." What the, Clarisa how you know about S.P.E.W!" Hermione quickly asked, as she looked directly at Clarisa." Ah…" Clarisa started, but luckily someone entered the room, and saving her from answering." Good morning Clarisa, I need a word with you about the Runes spells you used while escaping from Voldemort." Dumbledore kindly interrupted, and then sat down waiting for an answer.
After some thoughts of what to say, Clarisa sighed." I don't know what's the big deal, it is simple to do, and took me almost a couple days to start practicing it, and if you want I can get the books on them?" Clarisa suggested, causing Dumbledore and Hermione to stare at her." Clarisa, the Rune spells are very advance magic, and I doubt any of your Shadow Mages ancestors could accomplish it, or even cast one spell without magically draining themselves." Dumbledore informed a shocked Clarisa." WHAT, between each Rune spell I cast, I seem to get a bit stronger after a short rest." Clarisa informed a shocked professor." Hmm, I need to do some research into this." Dumbledore started, and after a long thought." Clarisa, I will get back with you on this subject, hopefully by the end of the day I will have some answers." Dumbledore said, and quickly left the room.
For the rest of the day a reluctant Clarisa and Hermione went over Runes and their uses, and Hermione who was learning about Runes for the last two years was surprised that Clarisa seem to know more then her." Clarisa, where did you learn all these things about Runes?" Hermione finally said, after a long discussion about Runes." I have a whole library on the subject, and if you wish I can show you some advance books on Runes you might be interested in." Clarisa suggested, but before Hermione could answer, Pomfrey entered and started scolding the two teens." Miss. Whitewater, you should be sleeping all day, not talking to your friends." Pomfrey sternly said, as she went to Clarisa to do some medical scans." Good, you did not over tire yourself, but I want you asleep after you eat your dinner!" Pomfrey sternly started, and handed some potions that would help Clarisa get stronger." Take these potions once you eaten, and by tomorrow you may leave your bed, but don't do any magic until I say so, do I make myself clear." Pomfrey firmly stated, and Clarisa nodded." Crystal clear, I guess I'm stuck here until then!" Clarisa sighed, as she lied back while wishing for her own bed back at Shadow Mansion." I will be back tomorrow around lunch, and if I find your magic at normal levels, hopefully it will be the last time I will be around until you get into trouble again." Pomfrey informed Clarisa, and left.
After Pomfrey left, Hermione also left to do some studying, leaving Clarisa alone until Molly Weasley entered with large tray of food." Now eat up young lady, and then take your potions." Molly firmly said, as she set the tray on Clarisa's lap." I will be back in an hour to retrieve the tray, so just sit it aside once you eaten." Molly said, and Clarisa only nodded, as she dug in while Molly watched Clarisa for a second or two before leaving the room.
Later that afternoon, Dumbledore arrived in Clarisa's room, but found her in a potion induce sleep, and because of that he couldn't tell her of his findings." It seems Clarisa is more powerful then she realized; I just hope Voldemort doesn't learn of this, or the light side will fall if Clarisa either turned to the dark side, or is killed before she fully access her full power." It was Dumbledore last thought, before leaving the room.
The entire Order was in the kitchen as Dumbledore entered and address the members." I found out that we don't just have a Shadow Mage on our side, but also a Rune Mage, since Clarisa can manipulate spell Runes to increase her Shadow magic." Dumbledore informed everyone, and they all gasped at the information." And because of this, we seem to have a powerful ally on our side." Dumbledore finished, but one member was not so sure." Professor Dumbledore are you sure, since she has been refusing our assistance to help her!" Snape unkindly hissed." Right now Miss. Whitewater has some personal problems she needs to sort out, and it will take time for her to decide to come back to the wizarding world, so we must give her that time." Dumbledore firmly informed everyone, as Snape looked unsure about this." Professor, I been wondering if Whitewater is just another excuse to bring up another celebrity, since that brat Harry Potter died because of your mistake!" Snape barked unkindly." And because of this, you may be blind of the truth, which Shadow Mages are Dark Wizards, and not anything like us, whom have the ability to decide which side to choose." Snape snapped at Dumbledore." Professor Snape THAT WILL BE ENOUGH, Clarisa is not a Dark witch!" Dumbledore commanded, and Snape quickly back away, from the power Dumbledore now radiated." I got Ministry documents, that showed that they use too accepted Shadow Mages as light wizards, and was called on upon for support against the darkness, over two hundred years ago." Dumbledore now snapped at Snape." I have no idea why the Ministry decided to turn on the Shadow Mages, but from what I read there was no reason for hundreds of Shadow Mages to be murdered in cold blood, and then create both a law that would make it legal to hunt them down, and use false stories to make them the most evilest beings on the planet!" Dumbledore unkindly said to Snape." If any of you also think Clarisa is a Dark Witch, and don't believe me, then you may leave the Order of the Phoenix, and don't come back." Dumbledore angrily finished, and unfortunately a few did leave the room, including Snape.
Once the unbelievers left the room, Molly spoke up." Professor is it wise to just send them off like that?" Molly asked with concern for Clarisa's safety." Not to worry, they will not remember that they were part of the Order, or what just happen, so right now we are still safe!" Dumbledore firmly said, but had inwardly wish that no one had left.
Once everyone was settled again, Molly looked to Dumbledore." Professor Dumbledore what about my guardianship to Clarisa Whitewater?" Molly hopefully asked." We still need to asked her and make arrangements, because I think your family should be move to her Family estate since it is unplottable, and plus I will see about moving the Order there, once I have Clarisa's permission of course." Dumbledore informed everyone, and called to an end to the meeting.
The next morning Clarisa awoke fully rested, and found her magic back to normal." I wonder if I can do some magic." Clarisa thought, as she got off her bed holding her wand, and waved it at the closet door, which turned it black, and a Rune glowing on it." Hmm, had never done this in a while, I hope I did that Rune right?" Clarisa thought as she removed her clothes, and opened the door to reveal a large pool, in a nicely decorative room, which Clarisa went in closing the door after her.
Thirty minutes later, Dumbledore and Sirius entered Clarisa's empty room, after knocking on the door with no answers." Albus, what is that doing here?" Sirius asked, as they walked up to the black door with the Rune." I believe I recognize the Rune, but I can't say why it's here." Dumbledore said, just as a very naked Clarisa opened the door, and for few seconds stared at two blushing wizards, whom quickly turn around." Ah, sorry about this, we didn't know you were taking a bath?" Dumbledore quickly apologized, and Clarisa hearing this, ran back into through the door and closed it." It's alright, but please can you leave so I can get dress." Clarisa shyly asked from inside the room." We will be waiting in the hallway." Sirius said his face all red, as well as Dumbledore.
Once the two men were outside Clarisa's room, Sirius quickly spoke." So Harry did completely change into a girl, didn't he?" Sirius asked, sounding embarrass at what just had happen." It's been recorded that the Heir transfer spell does change the Heir's gender, but only a few cases of that actually happening." Dumbledore said just as embarrass as Sirius, but another voice interrupted them." Excuse me, what is this about the Heir transfer spell and Harry, are you both taking about?" The very stern voice of Molly Weasley asked, making the two men jump and gulped at the same time." It appears that our little secrete is out." Sirius nervously said, as Dumbledore agreed, before turning to Molly, whom had her hands on her hips and looking very frightening to both men." Sorry not right now, since we need to talk in private please, and in the presence of Clarisa will be most helpful." Dumbledore inform Molly, but before she could say anything, a now fully dress, but still embarrass Clarisa appeared." Ah, what just happen?" Clarisa asked, as she noticed Molly was not looking nicely at Sirius and Dumbledore." I'm afraid a secrete you wanted to keep a secrete, accept for a few knowing about it, had been discovered, so lets head to the library, to tell Molly the whole truth." Dumbledore informed a now worried teen, and they all went to the library, which was luckily empty at the moment.
After placing some anti-listening charms about the library, Dumbledore explain everything to Molly whom was shocked at Clarisa's story, and when Dumbledore was done, Molly turned to Clarisa." Azkaban Prison, and learning about what we thought of you during that time, must have been a terrible ordeal." Molly started, as he took Clarisa hand, and sadly looked to her." I am sorry, since I also said a number of terrible things about Harry, and now I regretted saying them." Molly apologized, as she looked down with tears falling." Miss. Whitewater, will you ever forgive us for this injustice we did to you?" Molly worriedly asked, as more tears fell." I will, since I can't live without a family." Clarisa sadly said, and Molly quickly hugged her.
After awhile, Molly and Clarisa separated as Dumbledore kindly interrupted." Clarisa, there is a matter we must go into now!" Dumbledore firmly said, and Clarisa looked to him" I know you are doing alright now by yourself, but when you come to Hogwarts, the Ministry will know that you don't have a guardian, and will make you a ward of the Ministry." Dumbledore warned Clarisa, causing her to look worried." But there is a way to stop this if you allow Molly to be your guardian, if you will have her?" Dumbledore hopefully asked, and Clarisa turned to Molly." Mrs. Weasley, I would be happy to be part of your family." Clarisa firmly committed herself, to the relief of the adults." But you all must move into Shadow Mansion, since it is safer then Hogwarts." Clarisa hopefully asked, and Molly nodded." We will, once we get our things together." Molly said, causing Clarisa to smile.
Once the guardianship was approved, Dumbledore spoke up." Miss. Whitewater, I was wondering if I can hold Order meetings at Shadow Mansion, since Grimmauld Place isn't really suited for our meetings." Dumbledore hopefully asked, and Clarisa nodded." I guess it would be alright, but I need to ask Tibi about something." The second Clarisa said Tibi, the excited house elf appeared." Mistress Whitewater called for Tibi?" Tibi excitedly squeak." Yes Tibi, I was wondering if there a way to bring friends over to Shadow Mansion?" Clarisa kindly asked, and Tibi quickly nodded and snapped her fingers making a dozen or so black plain necklaces appear on Clarisa's lap." Have them Apparate, while concentrating on the necklace and they will appear at the Mansion, or have Talons bring them to the mansion." Tibi squeakily inform Clarisa, and after checking that was all she was gone.
Once Tibi left, Dumbledore left to prepare the Order, while Molly left for her home the Burro to pack up their family clothes and things, while at the same time, Clarisa had left for Shadow Mansion, to have the House Elves, prepare fifty out of the hundred rooms, for her guests, and get started on a large lunch, to welcome everyone.
After getting everything ready for everyone, Clarisa appeared in the kitchen of Grimmauld Place, where once she appeared her ears was attacked by a loud screech." Who is making all of those loud and rude comments?" Clarisa thought, and ran out of the kitchen and into the hallway, where Sirius and a number of Order Members were fighting a curtain, to close off a screaming painting." Sirius, what is happening?" Clarisa yelled above the painting shrieks, as she tried to help." My mother has the habit of screaming at everyone, whom had disturbed her, and unfortunately we can't remove her because of charms protecting her." Sirius yelled back, but everyone was surprised, when the painting stopped screaming.
For a while no one was not sure why the painting stopped yelling, until they saw Sirius mother glaring at Clarisa." YOU ARE A WHITEWATER!" Mrs. Black shrieked at Clarisa." I am, and how do you know that!" Clarisa asked, as she looked interested in what Mrs. Black had to say." It can't be, your family line died years ago, you are nothing but a fraud." Mrs. Black yelled, and started saying very loud and very rude insults at Clarisa." No, let me handle this." Clarisa quickly said, as the Order members tried to close the curtain again, but quickly back away, as they felt Clarisa magic flaring.
Once it was clear, Clarisa took out her wand, and Mrs. Black laugh out." Fool, magic can't remove me; you'll be wasting your time!" Mrs. Black yelled, but Clarisa smiled." Lets see if you are right!" Clarisa said, and waved her wand, creating a black Rune that floated before her." What are you doing?" Mrs. Black yelled, but was answered, as the Rune attach to the painting and covered it with a dark shadow." Finite Incantatum!" Clarisa yelled, as she waved her wand, making the shadow disappear leaving a now empty painting, which fell to the ground as soon as the shadow was gone.
For a while, the Order members were in shock, since Clarisa did something they couldn't do, until a not so happy voice startled everyone." CLARISA WHITEWATER, GO BACK IN YOUR ROOM NOW!" The very unhappy voice of Madam Pomfrey yelled, as she walked down the hallway towards the group." What did I do?" Clarisa worriedly asked, since she was wondering what she did to anger the Healer." I told you yesterday, not to do magic, until I tell you can, didn't I!" Pomfrey sternly asked, and Clarisa gulped." You did, but I'm fine really!" Clarisa started, but was cut off, as Pomfrey looked not so nicely at Clarisa." Only I can tell you when you are fine, now lets go to your room young lady!" Pomfrey warned, and Clarisa reluctantly went, as those around her felt very sorry for Clarisa.
An hour later, a very unhappy Clarisa walked into the kitchen, where Sirius and a few others were seating." Why so down?" Sirius asked, as Clarisa sat at the table." I'm stuck here for another night." Clarisa grumpily said, as she placed her head on the table." Oh, is that is all, not to worry we need another day to gather up some things before we can move." Sirius informed Clarisa." And by the way, thanks for removing our torn in the side." Sirius joked, causing Clarisa to smile." No big deal, I really hated what she was saying to all of us." Clarisa said, as Remus entered the room, going over some Rune books with Hermione." Oh there you are we wanted to ask you what was that Rune you did on Mrs. Black's portrait?" Remus asked Clarisa, as he spied her at the table." It was just a spell weakening Rune." Clarisa said, but as Remus and Hermione gave Clarisa a look that said, you better tell us more then that, Clarisa continued with a sigh." It's a Rune, which can weaken the strongest spells to wards, to a point that a simple Finite Incantatum spell will be able to remove it." Clarisa informed the now grinning Remus." When you said wards, does that also mean like a certain ward, you have placed on your Muggle School?" Remus asked, as Bill Weasley whom was sitting at the table grinned." Thanks for the Rune Clarisa, now it should be easy to remove Ancient wards from Tombs and a certain school!" Bill said, as he quickly sketched out the Rune from memory onto a parchment." Ah Bill, it's not easy to do, since you not only need the power to power up the Rune spell, you also need the incantation to cast it." Clarisa quickly said, causing everyone to turn to her." What incantation, you didn't say anything when you created the Rune?" Sirius asked, as he looked confusedly at Clarisa." I cast it soundlessly, since I didn't want a certain curse breaker to learn it." Clarisa grinningly said, causing everyone jaw to drop. "Clarisa, PLEASE TEACH IT TO ME!" Bill begged, but Clarisa shook her head. "No not now, but I MIGHT teach it to you after I leave my Muggle school, since I don't want to be bothered, while I'm still attending it." Clarisa said, and then quickly turned into a shadow before anyone could protest, and headed to her room at Grimmauld Place.
Before Clarisa went to bed, she place some privacy charms on her room so she wont be disturb, and went directly to bed, wondering how much she should teach Bill, but decided to wait until she was fully rested to think more about it.